Two New London residents were arrested Friday following an assault in the area of Golden Street, police said.

Police were called to the area of 29 Golden St. at 9:58 p.m. for a report of a man stabbed in the face. On arrival police found a 59-year-old man with cuts, scrapes and dog bites standing on a sidewalk.

The unidentified victim, who was transported and later released from Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, told police he was attacked by two people and a dog while drinking liquor in a nearby apartment. Police said the man was treated for several small cuts and dog bites on his face and hand.

Police arrested two people found inside 29 Golden St. Apt. 8. Willie Thomas, 59, of 19 Jay St., was charged in connection with the assault. Sandra Dopp, 51, who lives in the apartment, was arrested after police said they found a double-edged knife on her. The knife was not used in the assault, police said. An American pitbull found at the residence was turned over to animal control officers.

Thomas was charged with second-degree assault and carrying a dangerous weapon and held on a $75,000 bond. Dopp was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and released on a $2,500 bond.